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GR Factory Audemars Piguet 15206 Replica Watch Review
GR Factory just launched this AP Royal Oak 15206PT.OO.1240PT.01 replica watch. The original one is a top-level watch with serious weight in the Royal Oak series. The watch is 39mm in diameter. Although it’s technically a women’s watch, I think it can work for both men and women. The dial design is super simple, no fancy decorations, just the hands, hour markers, and the basics. The black dial paired with the silver bracelet and case looks classic and elegant. This watch gives me a solid feeling, well-made, and wearing it feels very reliable. Now let’s see how its overall craftsmanship turns out.
Highly Restored Exterior Design
Let’s start with the bezel. It’s the classic octagonal shape with eight screws. This replica is very carefully made. Every screw fits perfectly, feels flat to the touch, and matches the texture of the original. The screws are neatly and symmetrically arranged, with a fine polished surface and no rough edges. The crystal uses anti-glare treated sapphire glass. It’s clear and bright, making it easy to read the time even in strong light. It’s also very hard, so daily small bumps won’t leave marks on it. The original case uses 950 platinum, while GR Factory uses stainless steel with platinum plating. The feel is close to the original, not like cheap material. The case has fine brushing that looks really nice.
The dial color is black, made from black onyx just like the original. The texture on the dial is natural and fine, showing a soft glow under light. The diamond-set hour markers are the highlight of the whole watch. The diamonds are uniform in size and neatly arranged. They are set very securely and have great shine, just like the original visually. The AP logo at 6 o’clock is done very accurately, with even font thickness. The hands are finished cleanly with no burrs. There’s a date window at 3 o’clock. The numbers inside are centered and printed clearly. The edges of the window are cut sharply. GR Factory paid a lot of attention to details. The restoration level of this replica watch is really high. Personally, I quite like this minimalist design. You can wear it for formal occasions, and it’s also perfect for daily wear.
Solid Craftsmanship on the Bracelet
The quality of the bracelet really affects the wearing experience. But GR Factory’s workmanship is precise. The watch bracelet uses the same material as the case—stainless steel with gold plating. The links are tightly connected and have been polished, so it won’t dig into your wrist. The brushing on the bracelet is fine, with clear and consistent grain direction, giving it a very high-end look. The folding clasp opens and closes smoothly. The “AP” engraving on the clasp is deep. When fastened, the clasp stays secure and doesn’t loosen, so you don’t have to worry about it coming off even during activity. The bracelet is soft, bends easily, and fits the curve of your wrist comfortably when worn.
User Experience of the Replica Watch
This watch uses a movement that GR Factory developed and modified themselves. The gears inside are neatly arranged, and the balance wheel moves smoothly. The stability of the movement is pretty good. The daily error is controlled to around 8 seconds, which is more than enough for daily use. Long-term durability will take time to tell. Setting the time and date is simple and convenient, and the process is smooth. One thing to note: although the watch is quite hard, it’s not real platinum. You should still avoid hard knocks in daily wear to prevent scratches that might affect its look.
